Aortic coarctation in an asymptomatic patient with arterial hypertension initially evaluated by Doppler ultrasound in the emergency room: A case report

Abstract

Aortic coarctation is a severe pathology that can be underdiagnosed in pediatric patients. We present 1 case of a patient diagnosed with aortic coarctation in the emergency department, referred by his treating physician when detecting high blood pressure figures. This study focuses on the diagnostic approach and Doppler ultrasound findings.

Keywords

• Aortic coarctation
• Doppler ultrasound